Looking at a big President’s Day weekend on The Morning Rush with an Oaklawn handicapper on ESPN Arkansas.
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Arkansas Diamond Hawgs Podcast: Opening Weekend Preview w/ Former Razorback LHP Patrick Wicklander
Join Mason Choate and Robert Stewart as they look back on the final weekend of scrimmages and talk Arkansas’ starting rotation/lineup (0:00-24:40), give some information on the Hogs’ opponent, Illinois State (24:40-31:00), and talk preseason honors and sounds of Baum (31:00-46:10). Stick around for an awesome interview with former Arkansas starting pitcher, Patrick Wicklander (46:10-1:03.55).
The Diamond Hawgs Podcast is not affiliated with the University of Arkansas.
The Horse Right Here – Dixie Belle Stakes & The Fairgrounds Grade 2 Risen Star
This week Scott and Lang discuss Oaklawn’s Dixie Belle Stakes as well as the nation’s biggest Kentucky Derby Prep Race – The Fairgrounds Grade 2 Risen Star.
Hogs see win streak snapped in loss to Florida, 76-67
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Arkansas (16-9, 6-6) had its two-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night in Exactech Arena in a 76-67 loss to No. 17 Florida (20-6, 10-3).
Turnovers were the story of the night.
Arkansas came into the game averaging just under 11 per game, second best in the nation, but finished with 20, their worst mark of the season.
The three-point shot was also a storyline in this one, as Arkansas, normally good three-point shooters, only hit one its 13 shots from beyond the arc.
Outside of the turnovers, the Hogs’ offense was efficient, hitting 49 percent from the field.
Samara Spencer, who picked up her fourth freshman of the week honor from the SEC on Monday, led the charge again, hitting a team-high 19 points.
Sophomore Sasha Goforth scored well in this one as well, going for 18 points.
Turning point
This game was close through the first quarter and the Gators got a buzzer-beater to lead by five at the end.
Goforth and company kept it close early, but the Gators started to pull away in the second quarter, forcing nine Arkansas turnovers.
Ironically, the Hogs didn’t miss a shot in the period. They were a perfect seven-of-seven in the frame. The Gators led by 14 at halftime.
The lead continued to grow in the third frame and it ballooned to as many as 18 during the third period. Arkansas mounted a late comeback, cutting the lead to eight several times, but couldn’t get any closer with the Gators knocking down free throws late.
Hogs Highlights
• Spencer has now gone for 17 or more points in seven straight games.
• Amber Ramirez secured the first double-double of her career, going for 10 points and 10 rebounds.
• Jersey Wolfenbarger showed her continued progression, going for 15 points and six boards.
• Goforth blocked three more shots against UF, her seventh game this season with 3+ blocks.
Next Game
Arkansas returns to Bud Walton Arena on Sunday against Kentucky in the #23For23 game. The tips off at 1 p.m. and will air live on SEC Network.
Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.
TRUSTING THE PROCESS S2E7: Chris Gordy SportsTalk 790
Chris on how he almost jumped into acting, taking on the Houston sports market, making connections and more!
Bob Holt looks back at Hogs’ beatdown of his alma mater, ahead to Vols
Arkansas-Democrat reporter thought Razorbacks might have tougher fight because Tigers had been playing better at home.
Noland named opening-day starter by Van Horn previewing opening series
Connor Noland will at least start the first game of the new season against Illinois State after injury-plagued 2021.
Halftime Pod Presented by Eastside Liquor: Holt
WBB in the Sunshine State; Bad Parades; Hogs baseball names pitching rotation and more!
Guests- Bob Holt
Murphy on big crowd expected for Tennessee game, Hogs’ baseball starting
Big weekend for the Razorbacks with a packed house for key game with Vols and opening baseball against Illinois State.
RECRUITING THURSDAY: Basketball success helping Muss’ recruiting
The atmosphere from the Auburn game, former players coming back for Tennessee game Saturday all big part of recruiting.
